Does it seem like you never have enough outlets in your home? We have so many devices that all need to be plugged in and charged. Most likely you have several power strips around your home to remedy the situation While you might think that using a power strip is a...

There are many options for heating your home, but there are few that can make such a difference in the atmosphere of your home as a wood burning stove. The smell and look of a wood burning stove it something that most of us find very cozy. Unfortunately, it is not the...

Do you ever wonder how much water you use in an average day? Some estimates put the number for the average American around 90 gallons per day. Considering that there is only so much freshwater available, and projections tell us that it might be even more scarce in the...

What is the temperature of the water coming out of your cold water tap? In some homes it could be that the water comes out warm. There could be different reasons for this, and to figure out why, you might need to do some detective work. Your first question...

You might find the sound of strong winds around your home to be cozy, especially when you’re in the warm comfort inside, but they could also make the area around your home uncomfortable, and even damage your home. It’s also possible that wind could...

We all enjoy when things take less time than expected, and that is definitely true when it comes to home inspections. Would you like to have an inspection that is very quick and free from trouble? Taking the time to prepare will help you with that. You...

Many people today wish to live off the grid, having their utilities provided for without relying on any public services. While the reasons for doing this differ, everyone has the same basic needs, including power, food, water and shelter. Gaining access to...

Electricity and water don’t mix. That is why having outlets in your bathroom brings extra risk, and for over 60 years, the safeguard against this danger has been GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets. These outlets will disconnect power when...

Many of us use being struck by lightning as a metaphor for something unlikely, and it certainly isn’t something that the majority of us has ever experienced, but I’m sure that you would like to keep it that way, and the same goes for your home. Annually...

Between 1930 and 1950, many houses were made with asbestos installation. Use was discontinued when it was realized that the fibers from asbestos could cause serious damage to the respiratory system, possibly even lung cancer. Unfortunately, some homeowners...